Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Cracking bones is actually just the sound of joints popping and is ...

That satisfying pop from knuckles or unexpected crack from knees during stretches often puzzles both medical professionals and patients alike. While these sounds can startle or concern some people, ...

It's not hard to find the popular "bone cracking" videos online. Typically in the videos, a young social media influencer lays across a special table. Then an expert pushes and contorts his or her ...

That familiar symphony of pops, cracks, and creaks emanating from your joints wasn’t nearly as prominent in your twenties as it is now. Whether it’s your knees announcing your arrival when you stand ...

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People may notice a slight popping or cracking sound when moving their neck. Often, the sound occurs due to the movement of air trapped within the fluid of the joints. It may also occur due to slight ...

I couldn't sleep. Then I found bone cracking videos by different chiropractors on YouTube, and suddenly my world changed. “You’re still kicking,” I can hear Gregory Johnson, DC, say in his signature ...

Maybe you've cracked your knuckles before or you do it all the time. Perhaps you know someone else who does it habitually. Have you ever wondered what exactly is happening to make that sound? While it ...